More than 10 tuners interested in joining WRC under 2027 rules
More than 10 tuners have expressed interest in the World Rally Championship’s new technical regulations for 2027, according to the FIA.Next year the WRC will embark upon a new technical era that aims to increase the number of constructors competing in the pinnacle of rallying.The new technical regulations, which will span a 10-year period, are […]
WRC Monte Carlo: Oliver Solberg continues domination from Elfyn Evans
Oliver Solberg survived a slow puncture to hold a healthy Rally Monte Carlo lead, as Toyota’s new World Rally Championship signing continued his domination of the event.Solberg, co-driven by Elliott Edmondson, chalked up two stage wins from Friday morning’s three tests that served up extremely challenging snow- and ice-covered roads. The son of 2003 world […]
How Oliver Solberg picked up his “crazy dream” Monte Carlo win
Before the weekend, Oliver Solberg had modest expectations: tipping a top five result as his goal for his first start as a full-time factory Toyota World Rally Championship driver. However, that quickly changed after he delivered a stunning drive to win what was regarded as the toughest Monte Carlo for a generation.Extreme wintry weather plagued […]
WRC Monte Carlo: Oliver Solberg dominates to claim sensational win
Oliver Solberg outlined his World Rally Championship credentials with a stunning Rally Monte Carlo victory in one of the most challenging season openers in recent memory.Toyota’s new signing defied expectations in extreme snow and icy conditions to deliver an emphatic victory, beating his more experienced Toyota team-mates Elfyn Evans [+51.8s] and reigning nine-time world champion […]
Drivers, fans and Liam Lawson enjoy return of Monaco Circuit stage
The return of World Rally Championship cars tackling Monaco’s famous Grand Prix circuit has proved a hit with drivers who wish the initiative to become a more permanent fixture in the future. Monaco’s famous circuit echoed to the sound of WRC for the first time since 2008 as a shortened version of the Formula 1 […]
Oliver Solberg survives with healthy lead intact
A wild off-road excursion failed to derail Oliver Solberg’s Rally Monte Carlo victory bid as wintry conditions wreaked havoc at the World Rally Championship curtain raiser. Solberg continued to defy expectations, ending Saturday with a 59.3s lead over Toyota’s Elfyn Evans. Reigning world champion Sebastien Ogier had threatened to shake up the order at the […]
Oliver Solberg in control, as Elfyn Evans holds off Sebastien Ogier
Oliver Solberg remains in control of Rally Monte Carlo with a lead of more than a minute, as the wintry conditions worsened at the World Rally Championship season opener on Saturday morning. Overnight snow showers meant crews faced conditions more akin to Rally Sweden than Monte Carlo, and despite initially losing time, Solberg fought back […]
Oliver Solberg moves clear of the pack after nine stages
Oliver Solberg’s sensational run to lead Rally Monte Carlo by more than a minute has exceeded Toyota’s expectations for its new signing at the World Rally Championship season opener. Solberg starred in Thursday night’s three stages to take an impressive 44.2s lead into Saturday where he continued his stunning drive. The Swede delivered another masterclass […]
FIA offers update on new WRC commercial rights holder search
The FIA expects to announce the new World Rally Championship commercial rights holder within the next “couple of months” with an agreement “very close”, according to FIA deputy president Malcolm Wilson.The future promotion of the WRC has been a hot topic after it was first reported that the previous commercial rights holder WRC Promoter, owned […]